TerriLynne Collins, born December 19th, 1962 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, to Jim and Mary Blakney. She graduated from Alpena High School in Alpena, South Dakota in 1980 and attended college at University of South Dakota, where she met and married Ernest Collins Jr. on November 9th, 1996. In 1997 TerriLynne and Ernie moved to Arizona, where she continued the role of being a mother and homemaker, while Ernie pursued his career as a Lawyer. Her interests included family, Bible study, gardening, animals, antiques, and going to concerts. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members and those around her. TerriLynne’s smile and energy could lighten up any room. TerriLynne Collins is survived by her husband of 21 years Ernest Collins Jr, her six children, Drew Weber (Ashley Tingle), Felishia Koerner, Jennifer Koerner, Alexa Collins, Jaytlin Collins, Connor Liam Collins, two grandchildren AdaLynne and ElliAnah Koerner; her parents Jim and Dottie Blakney, Mary Blakney and Rob Morgan, and her two brothers Chris Blakney (Rolanda Morrison), and Dennis Blakney. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 11, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a Service at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School road, Phoenix. The family of TerriLynne Collins acknowledges with sincere appreciation, the comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness during this time of bereavement.
Lori Dorris
My prayers to all of you during this difficult time. May you all have peace and great memories.
Todd and Lisa Nelson
My heart breaks for your entire family. You are all in our prayers.
Hanna hair
My condolences to the Collins family, I did not know TerriLynne personally but i know her daughter Alexa who is amazing and it really shocked me when I heard the news. Praying for the whole Collins family ❤
Susie Hansen
My sincere condolences to Ernie and the family. We heart breaks for your loss. Hold her in your heart and hug her in your dreams. With sincere sympathy, love and hugs – Susie (Melissa’s mom)
Bruce & Janice Larson
Our hearts are heavy with grief with the loss of TerriLynne. Taken from us way too soon. Such a Sweet,Loving Lady. She welcomed us with open arms when we arrived in Arizona. Was so gracious and just all around lovely young woman. She is in a very peaceful non violent space now with our Lord in Heaven. Rest in Peace TerriLynn . So many will miss you. Our Sympathies Bruce & Janice Larson
Haleigh Slinker
I am heartbroken for the Collins family and your immeasurable loss. We will miss TerriLynne and her warm, caring heart and infectious laughter. I cherish my experiences with her and will hold my happiest memories of her close to my heart.
With love and sympathy,
Haleigh and Danniel Slinker
Peg Dodds
Our deepest sympathies, we hope that your wonderful memories will help sustain you in your grief.
Our prayers Nd thoughts are with you. Peg and Ron
Cynthia (Cyd) Arscott
My heart is deeply saddened for TerriLynne’s family. Her mother, Mary, has been my close friend for many years, and I have followed the hopes and dreams of her remarkable daughter, her husband, and their children. TerriLynne’s love of family will leave an after-glow. It will surround her family when they need it most, and become a keepsake to cherish. Please accept my sincere and heart felt sympathy.
Liz Bachelder
Dear Mary, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most devastating of times. I hope that the prayers and love that surround you help you all find the strength you need. Thinking of you all.
Barbara & Rick jones
Prayer to all if you for the loss of our good friend, your mother, wife, daughter.
Linda Graham
Deepest Sympathy to the Family. I’m a friend of Mary’s. Big Hugs To Everyone. I can’t imagine what all of you are going through.
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Chris Blakney
Today I say goodbye to little sister. I can’t believe that we will never see her smiling face again except in our dreams. Rest in peace sis we will see each other again one day.
Cyd Arscott
Dear Mary, and by extension her sisters, brother, and Ernie and his children.: Mary you pretty well know and have met my other friends and family over the past 35 odd years and many have contacted me to pass on to you and yours their sincere condolences. God bless you all today and during your tomorrows, from : Paul and Sheila Hunt, John and Judy Hunt, Diane Hunt,,Frank and Vivian Stolwyk, Paula Langford and John Snowden, Darlene Korson, Rick Campbell and Wanda Love, together with all my neighbours on the street who spoke to each other and came to visit with the hope their feelings of sympathy would be passed on.
Paul and Lloyd Cripps
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. So sad to hear this terrible news. May our dear friends Mary and Rob find some peace and comfort.